Healthcare Security & Safety Specialist

Riverside Health; Somers Point (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Protection Officer I to safeguard facilities and personnel. The role operates under supervision to monitor alarms, respond to incidents, and provide support to patients and staff across the campus.

Responsibilities include patrolling, reporting incidents, escorting individuals, and assisting with credentialing and visitor management. Training and certifications are required within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (preferred).
• Experience in health care security preferred.
• Certifications due within 90 days: CPI, CPR/BLS, AED; Control Tactics training within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fire, intrusion, duress, and security alarm systems and respond as appropriate.
• Escort employees, visitors, and patients as requested.
• Patrol interior and exterior of the campus to prevent and detect criminal activity.
• Write traffic warnings and incident reports.
• Maintain logs and input service requests in WorxHub and Omnigo.
• Direct and assist patients, visitors, employees, and contractors to proper areas.
• Assist with visitor management and credentialing.

Skills

Public safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPI Certification

Control Tactics

CPR/BLS Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Riverside Health System is seeking a Protection Officer I to safeguard facilities and personnel. The role operates under supervision to monitor alarms, respond to incidents, and provide support to patients and staff across the campus.

Responsibilities include patrolling, reporting incidents, escorting individuals, and assisting with credentialing and visitor management. Training and certifications are required within specified timeframes.